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Some cats are not affected by catnip no matter how old they are. Others go bonkers with it.
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Is catnip actually bad for your cat to consume?
Cats do not consume catnip, they smell it and it drives them crazy.
What are some of the effects of catnip on cats?
There is an oil in the plant that catnip originates from that cats are extremely susceptible to. The smell of the catnip, or the plant, causes cats to behave in a certain manner. Therefore, catnip becomes a natural addition for cats.
What is Catnip?
Catnip is a herb mixture that cats like. If you take a sniff of catnip it will smell like tea. You can buy catnip at any pet store or Target, Kmart, or Walmart.
What is the intended purpose of catnip?
Catnip is a intoxicant used to make a cat get silly or playful, kind of like marijuana for cats. Catnip is used for the cat to play with or chew on depending on whether it is fresh or dry. You can sprinkle catnip on top of cat food in order to get the cat more interested in eating their food.
Why does catnip only work on cats?
Because cats biochemistry and physiology are different from other groups of animals. Catnip doesn't actually only work on cats! Some dogs like catnip too! And catnip doesn't work on all cats, only about 2/3 of them like it.
How is catnip eaten?
By cats
How do you put catnip in a sentence?
Some cats really like catnip.
Do big cats like catnip?
Big cats including tigers and lions like catnip just like domestic house cats.
What materials are needed to make catnip treats for cats?
There are many materials that are needed to make catnip treats for cats. Examples of materials that are needed to make catnip treats for cats include soil, water, and sun.
Why do cats eat cat nip?
Catnip is almost like a drug. It's like getting "high" but for cats. There's a particular chemical that triggers this reaction in their brains when they sniff it. However, it is not really known why it effects cats in the way it does, but it is due to a chemical called Nepetalactone that is released from the plant when a cat rubs, chews or otherwise "bruises" the leaves. Some cats aren't affected by catnip, and btw, some big cats are affected by it. It can also relieve stress and nervousness in cats.
Do male cats like catnip more than females?
I think all cats like catnip, regardless of gender.
What does catnip smell like?
Minty
